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barrenwort 'Discolor' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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barrenwort 'Discolor'

Epimedium × versicolor 'Discolor'

Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

A deciduous to semi-evergreen low-growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with heart shaped leaves, red in spring then turning green. Displays small trumpet like yellow flowers with pink-rose coloured sepals.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

NeutralAcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but free draining soil in shade or partial shade. Plants benefit from soils improved with well rotted leaf mould or compost.

Pruning

No pruning required but any faded older foliage can be cut back in early spring before fresh foliage emerges.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years